Crystal Glass Casting Course

In the glass workshop, we will learn the basics of crystal glass casting using molds. By completing the course, you will have completed two different training sessions for working with glass!

The first day of the course will be dedicated to a theoretical introduction, where we will familiarize ourselves with the technique of casting crystal glass in molds made from a mixture of plaster and quartz powder. We will then focus on the practical part and start planning our product and creating clay models.

On the second day of the course, we will dedicate the entire day to creating molds for glass casting. Participants will be guided step-by-step on how to design and shape a mold that will serve as the base for their glass products. Once the molds are completed, we will ensure they are properly prepared for firing, and the workshop will conclude with stacking the molds in the kiln.

On the third day of the course, we will focus on the final stages and finishing of the products. We will start by removing the molds from the kiln and cleaning the glass. This will be followed by a demonstration of how to use grinding machines, where we will delve into cold glass processing techniques.

The fourth and final day of the course will be entirely dedicated to completing projects and precise cold glass processing. We will pay more attention to grinding and polishing the products. This day will be dedicated to finalizing the unique items.

Duration: 4 sessions of 3 hours

• Thursday, March 13th, from 17:00 to 20:00
• Friday, March 14th, from 17:00 to 20:00
• Thursday, March 27th, from 17:00 to 20:00
• Friday, March 28th, from 17:00 to 20:00

Prerequisites:
NO, no prior knowledge is required.

Does the workshop count as training?
YES, by participating in the course, you will complete training for plaster casting for glass and training for cold glass processing with machines.

About the mentors:

The workshop will be led by mentors in the ceramic-glass workshop.

Nika Šantej is a glass and ceramic designer. She covers the technique of hand-forming and casting clay into single and multi-part molds in ceramics. In glass design, she specializes in fusing and slumping glass, casting glass into molds, glass shaping over flames, and Tiffany stained-glass technique.

Nina Podobnikar is a glass, ceramic, and precious metal designer. She is a mentor in the glass-ceramic workshop and the jewelry workshop. She specializes in glass design. She masters techniques such as glass fusing, molding glass over molds, casting glass into molds, pâte de verre technique, and engraving.

Courses costing more than € 100 can be paid in two instalments. Payment in two instalments is possible in the "Made in Rog" shop or by bank transfer by invoice if you email us at tajnistvo@center-rog.si.

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Participants should gather 15 minutes before the scheduled time in the entrance hall of Center Rog. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers, which will be shown to you by the mentor. Please do not be late, as it disrupts the workflow. If you are late, we cannot guarantee entry to the lab.

The program will be conducted in Slovenian, unless stated otherwise.

In case of cancellation, we will notify you two days before the planned start.

If you cannot attend, we do not offer refunds, and rescheduling is not possible. You can transfer your participation to another person, but please inform us at least 24 hours before the program begins via email at steklokeramika@center-rog.si.

We look forward to your company and creating together.